How To Fix EL062 - Search is only possible for meter reading order creation

EL062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Search is only possible for meter reading order creation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL062 - Search is only possible for meter reading order creation ?

  The SAP error message EL062, which states "Search is only possible for meter reading order creation," typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module when users attempt to perform a search or query that is not applicable for the current transaction or context.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  The user is trying to access a search function that is not available in the current transaction or screen.
  The system is expecting a specific context (like creating a meter reading order) but the user is in a different context or transaction.
  There may be a configuration issue or a misunderstanding of the transaction's capabilities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL062 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Context: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction for creating meter reading orders. The search functionality is typically available only in specific transactions related to meter reading order creation.
  
  
  Use the Correct Menu Path: Navigate through